Stuff You Should Know cover image

Short Stuff: Semantic Satiation

Stuff You Should Know

00:00

Intro

This chapter delves into semantic satiation, a phenomenon where repeated exposure to a word causes it to lose its meaning. The discussion includes personal anecdotes, contrasts between spoken and written repetition, and a brief history of its formal recognition in 1907.

Play episode from 00:00
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app